Taiwanese Cuisine - Quiz
  • 1. Which dish is considered the national dish of Taiwan?
A) Beef noodle soup
B) Lu rou fan
C) Bubble tea
D) Stinky tofu
  • 2. What is the main ingredient in Taiwanese oyster omelette?
A) Green onions
B) Eggs
C) Oysters
D) Shrimp
  • 3. Which dish features pork belly braised in soy sauce and rice wine?
A) Beef noodle soup
B) Lu rou fan
C) Guabao
D) Stinky tofu
  • 4. What is the name of the famous night market in Taipei known for its wide variety of street foods?
A) Fengjia Night Market
B) Raohe Night Market
C) Liuhe Night Market
D) Shilin Night Market
  • 5. Which dish consists of fermented tofu that has a strong odor but is beloved by many in Taiwan?
A) Lu rou fan
B) Beef noodle soup
C) Bubble tea
D) Stinky tofu
  • 6. What type of tea is traditionally served in Taiwanese cuisine to aid digestion?
A) Tieguanyin
B) Oolong tea
C) Green tea
D) Black tea
  • 7. Which famous Taiwanese snack is made from taro root and typically served in a sweet syrup?
A) Mochi
B) Soy milk pudding
C) Dumplings
D) Taro balls
  • 8. Which drink originated in Taiwan and consists of tea mixed with milk or cream and sweetener?
A) Green tea
B) Taro milk tea
C) Oolong tea
D) Bubble tea
  • 9. Which cuisine has had the most profound impact on mainstream Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Southern Fujian cuisine
B) Japanese cuisine
C) Cuisine of indigenous peoples
D) Hakka cuisine
  • 10. What type of rice did the Japanese introduce to Taiwan?
A) Brown rice
B) Long-grained indica rice
C) Wild rice
D) Short-grained japonica rice
  • 11. Which fish is most popular in Taiwanese cuisine due to its versatility and economical price?
A) Tuna
B) Anchovies
C) Grouper
D) Milkfish
  • 12. What type of vinegar is considered an outlier among black vinegars in Taiwan?
A) Taiwanese black vinegar
B) Balsamic vinegar
C) Rice vinegar
D) Apple cider vinegar
  • 13. What term refers to substantial snacks similar to Spanish tapas in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Dim sum
B) Yakiniku
C) Xiaochi (小吃)
D) Sashimi
  • 14. Which cooking style uses a wok to stir-fry food in Taiwanese cuisine?
A) Steaming
B) Rechao (熱炒)
C) Braising
D) Grilling
  • 15. What type of noodle is credited with influencing the origin of instant noodles?
A) Ramen noodles
B) Spaghetti
C) Udon noodles
D) Jisi noodles
  • 16. Which appliance became a staple in Taiwanese kitchens during the 1960s?
A) Toaster
B) Blender
C) Microwave oven
D) Tatung electric steamer
  • 17. What is a common ingredient mix in Taiwanese cuisine known for its five spices?
A) Curry powder
B) Taco seasoning
C) Five-spice powder
D) Italian herbs
  • 18. Which type of cuisine was served to the colonial elite in high-end restaurants during Japanese rule?
A) Chinese cuisine
B) Hakka cuisine
C) Japanese washoku
D) Fujianese cuisine
  • 19. What type of cuisine did the Kuomintang help preserve in Taiwan?
A) Fujianese cuisine
B) Japanese washoku
C) Authentic Chinese culinary traditions
D) Hakka cuisine
  • 20. Which ingredient is commonly used in Taiwanese black vinegar production?
A) Barley
B) Corn
C) Sticky rice
D) Wheat
  • 21. What is a common symbol found at vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) A lotus flower
B) A yin-yang symbol
C) A right-facing swastika
D) A left-facing swastika
  • 22. Which religions have influenced the prevalence of vegetarian restaurants in Taiwan?
A) Confucianism and Taoism
B) Buddhism and I-Kuan Tao
C) Shintoism and Hinduism
D) Christianity and Islam
  • 23. What types of vegetarian restaurant styles are common in Taiwan?
A) Street food stalls, dessert cafes, and sushi bars
B) Buffet only, fast food style, and fine dining
C) Cafeterias, brunch spots, and tea houses
D) All-you-can-eat, pay-by-the-weight, and order-from-a-menu
  • 24. What has driven the rise in veganism in Taiwan?
A) Cultural traditions and historical practices
B) Availability of exotic fruits and vegetables
C) Concerns about animal welfare, personal health, environmental sustainability, and climate change
D) Economic benefits and government incentives
  • 25. Which company is one of the largest producers of fake meat products in Taiwan?
A) Green Earth Foods
B) Taiwanese Delights Co.
C) Plant-Based Innovations
D) Hung Yang Foods
  • 26. What percentage of Hung Yang Foods' business is conducted overseas?
A) 80%
B) 60%
C) 90%
D) 50%
  • 27. In which markets do Taiwanese fake meat companies primarily export their products?
A) Central Asian, Oceanian, and Antarctic
B) African, South American, and Middle Eastern
C) Indian, Russian, and Caribbean
D) European, North American, and Southeast Asian
  • 28. What initiative did the Ministry of Education in Taiwan start in 2010 regarding vegetarianism?
A) Organizing monthly vegetarian food festivals
B) Mandating all schools to serve only vegan meals
C) Providing subsidies for vegetarian school lunches
D) Encouraging educational institutions to go entirely vegetarian one day a week
  • 29. By 2018, what percentage of Taiwan's population reported not eating meat?
A) 12-16%
B) 20-25%
C) 30-35%
D) 5-10%
  • 30. Approximately how many vegetarian restaurants were there in Taiwan by 2023?
A) 10,000
B) 8,500
C) 6,000
D) 3,000
  • 31. What is the process of making aiyu jelly?
A) Made from the seeds of a creeping fig, Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang.
B) A gelatinous dessert made with milk.
C) Made from taro root paste.
D) A type of shaved ice dessert.
  • 32. What is the main difference between xue-bing and tshuah-ping?
A) Tshuah-ping has a thicker texture than xue-bing.
B) Xue-bing has a creamy base mixture, while tshuah-ping does not.
C) Xue-bing is made with fish paste, unlike tshuah-ping.
D) Tshuah-ping uses milk as its base, whereas xue-bing does not.
  • 33. What are the traditional fillings for mooncakes?
A) Lotus seed paste or sweetened red bean paste.
B) Pineapple filling.
C) Taro root paste.
D) Chocolate and strawberry jam.
  • 34. What is Silaw in Amis cuisine?
A) Stewed chicken
B) Grilled vegetables
C) Fried fish
D) Pickled pork
  • 35. What is the origin of the name 'Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor'?
A) The number of barrels produced annually
B) An abandoned military tunnel called Tunnel 88
C) A legendary figure in Matsu history
D) A famous local festival
  • 36. What is a typical first course in Taiwanese wedding banquets?
A) Japanese sashimi
B) Italian pasta
C) French pastries
D) Thai curry
  • 37. What was the impact of martial law on indigenous culture in Taiwan?
A) It resulted in increased governmental support.
B) It led to a revival of indigenous practices.
C) Indigenous culture was repressed by the government.
D) There was no significant impact.
  • 38. What is a popular snack found in Taiwanese night markets?
A) Oyster-filled omelets.
B) Baguettes.
C) Sushi rolls.
D) Croissants.
  • 39. What is the traditional filling for the Taiwanese dessert moachi?
A) Beans or nuts.
B) Pineapple paste.
C) Strawberry jam.
D) Chocolate ganache.
  • 40. Which Taiwanese night market dish is adapted from French cuisine?
A) Crêpes.
B) Fried glutinous rice balls.
C) Bubble tea.
D) Oyster-filled omelets.
  • 41. What was the peak year for coffee production in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule?
A) 1945
B) 1922
C) 1941
D) 1895
  • 42. When did interest in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine gain traction in the media?
A) Mid-1990s
B) 2010s
C) Early 1980s
D) Late 2000s
  • 43. Which brand of Kaoliang liquor is produced on the island of Kinmen?
A) Taipei Kaoliang Liquor
B) Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
C) Yusan Kaoliang Chiew
D) Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor
  • 44. What unusual ingredient has been used in Taiwanese ramen dishes?
A) Mushrooms
B) Durian
C) Chicken broth
D) Soy sauce
  • 45. What is the largest contemporary domestic sake brand in Taiwan?
A) Domaine Shu Sheng
B) Weightstone Vineyard Estate & Winery
C) Yuchun
D) Le Palais
  • 46. Which chain pizza restaurant entered the Taiwanese market in 1986?
A) Papa John's
B) Pizza Hut
C) Little Caesars
D) Domino's Pizza
  • 47. What dish was invented by Peng Chang-kuei to feed American military dignitaries in the 1950s?
A) Bubble tea
B) General Tso's chicken
C) Oyster omelette
D) Taiwanese beef noodles
  • 48. Which Taiwanese city is known for significant small-scale coffee cultivation?
A) New Taipei City's Sanxia District
B) Pingtung County
C) Kaohsiung
D) Tainan
  • 49. Which community's immigration increased the focus on Hong Kong cuisine in Taiwan?
A) Japanese immigrants
B) Indian expats
C) Russian refugees
D) Hongkongers following pro-democracy protests
  • 50. Which cuisine became popular in Taiwan due to Italian emigrants after the 2008 financial crisis?
A) Russian
B) Italian
C) Nordic
D) Indian
  • 51. What is a distinctive ingredient in Taiwanese indigenous cuisine?
A) Truffle oil.
B) Wasabi.
C) Mountain peppercorns (shan hujiao).
D) Saffron.
  • 52. When did commercial rum production begin in Taiwan?
A) During the Japanese colonial period
B) After World War II
C) In 2002
D) In the early 21st century
  • 53. What was the first college-level course in cooking implemented at in Taiwan?
A) Taiwanese Cooking School
B) National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism
C) Taipei Culinary Institute
D) Danshui Technical College
  • 54. What is a traditional method of preserving meat among Taiwanese aborigines?
A) Canning.
B) Dehydrating.
C) Preserving with millet wine or salt.
D) Freezing in ice blocks.
  • 55. When did independent winemaking become legal in Taiwan?
A) In 2002
B) In 1914
C) In 2014
D) During the Japanese colonial period
  • 56. Who was one of the innovators of Italian cuisine in Taiwan, known for starting multiple restaurants and a farm?
A) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
B) Fu Pei-mei
C) Michael de Prenda
D) George Elsner
  • 57. Which dessert is made from the seeds of a creeping fig?
A) Xue-bing.
B) Taro ice cream.
C) Aiyu jelly.
D) Bubble tea.
  • 58. What is the name of the highest mountain in Taiwan, after which a Kaoliang liquor is named?
A) Hehuanshan
B) Dabajian
C) Yushan
D) Nanhuan
  • 59. When did the first Russian restaurant, The Café Astoria, open in Taiwan?
A) 1949
B) 1986
C) 2008
D) 1970s
  • 60. Who published a Taiwanese American cookbook titled 'First Generation' in 2022?
A) Frankie Gaw
B) Stephanie Izard
C) Cathy Erway
D) André Chiang
  • 61. Which city hosts an annual Indigenous Peoples Healthy Cuisine and Innovative Beverage Competition?
A) Pingtung County
B) Kaohsiung City
C) Tainan
D) Taipei
  • 62. Which Taiwanese dessert involves a filling of pineapple?
A) Aiyu jelly.
B) Taro ice cream.
C) Xue-bing.
D) Pineapple cake.
  • 63. Which Taiwanese beer brand is known for being a craft ale?
A) Long Chuan
B) Jolly Brewery+Restaurant
C) Taihu Brewing
D) Le Blé d'Or
  • 64. Who was important in gaining Taichung international recognition for its fine dining?
A) The Michelin Guide
B) Lanshu Chen
C) Domaine Shu Sheng
D) Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation
  • 65. Which Singaporean chef's restaurant was awarded a second Michelin star in 2020?
A) George Elsner
B) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
C) Fu Pei-mei
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 66. Which Taiwanese city is considered the heart of coffee culture?
A) Taipei
B) Tainan
C) New Taipei City
D) Kaohsiung
  • 67. What is the highest alcohol percentage available in Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor?
A) 58 percent
B) 45 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 38 percent
  • 68. When were the first coffee plants imported to Taiwan by the British?
A) 1922
B) 1884
C) 1941
D) 1895
  • 69. What is unique about Taiwan's whisky market?
A) It has no domestic whisky production.
B) It only produces Japanese whisky.
C) It drinks more single malt whisky than blended whisky.
D) It primarily imports whisky from Scotland.
  • 70. For how long are all aged kaoliangs stored at the Matsu Distillery?
A) Three years
B) Two years
C) One year
D) At least five years
  • 71. Which Taiwanese city has a significant Singaporean community?
A) Taichung
B) Kaohsiung
C) Tainan
D) Pingtung
  • 72. Where is Matsu Tunnel 88 Kaoliang Liquor produced?
A) Taipei City
B) Kinmen Island
C) Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
D) Taichung City
  • 73. How many restaurants were awarded stars by the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2020?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 30
D) 10
  • 74. What is the name of one of the first restaurants to describe their food as Taiwanese American cuisine in Boston?
A) Kato by Chef Jon Yao
B) Taipei Restaurant
C) Win Son Presents
D) Myers + Chang
  • 75. Who is a well-known Taiwanese chef that has been successful abroad?
A) James Beard
B) Frankie Gaw
C) Peng Chang-kuei
D) André Chiang
  • 76. Where are Burmese and Chinese Burmese restaurants primarily located in Taipei?
A) Shilin Night Market
B) Ximending area
C) Da'an district
D) Little Burma section
  • 77. How long is the 'X.O.' kaoliang aged before bottling?
A) Seven years
B) Three years
C) Ten years
D) Five years
  • 78. When did the Michelin Guide begin reviewing restaurants in Taipei?
A) In 2002
B) In 2023
C) In 2018
D) In 1999
  • 79. By 2024, what percentage of specialty coffee shops in Taiwan were roasting their own beans?
A) Only large chains
B) A significant percentage
C) None
D) Less than 10%
  • 80. Which night market dish is a fried and steamed meat-filled bun?
A) Meat-filled buns.
B) Bubble tea.
C) Crêpes.
D) Fruit ices.
  • 81. What is the status of Taiwan's indigenous winemaking culture?
A) It is staging a comeback.
B) It was never popular in Taiwan.
C) It is declining rapidly.
D) It has been completely lost.
  • 82. What was the average annual coffee consumption per person in Taiwan by 2024?
A) 100 cups
B) 250 cups
C) 177 cups
D) 300 cups
  • 83. Who founded the first Russian restaurant in Taiwan?
A) Fu Pei-mei
B) George Elsner
C) Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw
D) Michael de Prenda
  • 84. Which indigenous restaurant in Pingtung County is of national significance?
A) Long Chuan
B) Cha Ha Mu
C) Rinari
D) Le Blé d'Or
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